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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198018706
Report Date: 03/11/2026
Date Signed: 03/11/2026 04:34:18 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:OROPEZA HEAD STARTFACILITY NUMBER:
198018706
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		FLORA ZARATE & PAM PAJAUDFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:700 LOCUST AVE.TELEPHONE:
(562) 590-3439
CITY:LONG BEACHSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90813
CAPACITY: 24TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 24CENSUS: 15DATE:
03/11/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
02:45 PM
MET WITH:Marshae Jackson, ELCMTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:45 PM
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On 03/11/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) conducted an unannounced Required – 3 Year Inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with facility Representative Marshae Jackson and informed of purpose of inspection and provided the LIC 126 Entrance. Facility is currently licensed for a capacity of 24 children and is located on the campus of Oropeza Elementary School (LBUSD) in RM 8. The license currently operates an AM Program from 7:45 AM to 11:15 AM and PM Program from 12:15 PM to 3:45 PM.

LPA was taken on a guided tour of the facility of both indoors and outdoors. LPA observe 15 children supervised by 3 staff. LPA observed required licensing postings on bulletin board inside classroom, including waivers for shared Restroom and Outdoor Play area. Early Learning Center Manager Blanca Litzinger arrived during inspection.

During inspection, LPA inspected furniture and equipment for age appropriateness and good repair. LPA observed carpets and flooring to be free of hazards at time of inspection and child size tables and chairs available for children well maintained. LPA observed learning stations for dramatic play, math, and science with toys well maintained free of loose and sharp parts and a library area available for quiet play.

Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. There were cubbies observed as storage for children's belongings. No napping equipment is maintained due to part time program hours.

Availability of drinking water was reviewed. LPA observed water freely available in classroom via dispenser with cups and drinking fountain by sink. The shared restroom (2 stalls) were observed to have age appropriate sinks and toilets. Per facility representative the conditions of the waiver are followed including full supervision at all times. ---Report Continues - Page 1 of 3

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Warren Birks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Alicia Mooberry
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/11/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/11/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: OROPEZA HEAD START
FACILITY NUMBER: 198018706
VISIT DATE: 03/11/2026
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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

LPA inspected the shared play area and observed the outdoor equipment was age appropriateness, the area is safe, cushioned material under climbing apparatus is in good condition to absorb a fall. There is adequate shade available. Drinking water dispenser is brought to the playground during play time. The fencing were inspected, no hazards were observed. Facility representative was reminded to scan the area for hazards since the area is open to the the school population.


Teacher child ratios were observed, and staff names recorded. Care and supervision were evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and appropriate.

All floors were observed to be clean and safe. All materials accessible to children were observed to be toxic-free There are no firearms stored on the premises. There are no pools or bodies of water on the premises.

Children’s Records were reviewed and found complete. Inspection of required forms was made and documented on the LIC 857.

LPA review staff records provided by ELCM Blanca Litzinger. Staff confidential information is maintained at the administrative office. LPA observed that there is 1 staff with current Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. Staff present had proof of the AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file. All staff have been given on the-job training sanitation principles, housekeeping, including universal health precautions.

Children's roster was reviewed and is current. Sign-In and Sign-Out sheets were reviewed. Children present were signed in. Disaster drill log was available, last drill was conducted on 03/05/26

LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov ----Page 2 of 3

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Warren Birks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Alicia Mooberry
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/11/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/11/2026
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: OROPEZA HEAD START
FACILITY NUMBER: 198018706
VISIT DATE: 03/11/2026
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Facility Representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

LPA informed FR to log onto web site www.ccld.ca.gov to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates.



LPA verified that the lead testing was completed and in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/tion-process.

The facility was found in compliance per Title 22 regulations, there will be no deficiencies cited today.

The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site inspection by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00.

Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Marshae Jackson, Early Learning Center Manager
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Warren Birks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Alicia Mooberry
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/11/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/11/2026
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